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A picture of two hands holding a book in front of a cell with the words Liberation Library circling it. Below are the words Bookmarks for Liberation Library Service Packet Grades 6-12

Service Hour Packet: Bookmarks for Liberation Library

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Add to the joy of reading by making bookmarks for books that will go to incarcerated teens. Earn one service hour. Take-home packets are available in the Teen Space.Pack...

The words Origami Monster Bookmark, showing a picture of origami bookmarks placed in a book.

Teen Craft and Go Kit: Origami Monster Bookmark

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make a munching monster origami bookmark to help save your place in all your reading adventures! Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

Grid Line Drawing

Line Drawing: Using Grids

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

This month, we will explore line drawing using grids "One Square at a Time" to create our own one-of-a-kind designs. This is a program for all skill levels. All material is supplie...

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Grid Line Drawing

Line Drawing: Using Grids

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

This month, we will explore line drawing using grids "One Square at a Time" to create our own one-of-a-kind designs. This is a program for all skill levels. All material is supplie...

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Youth Volunteers Needed, help, give back, fun, prospect heights public library, district 23, district 214

Youth Volunteers Needed - Bookies Book Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with Bookies Book Club. Email Mrs. Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop by the LAB with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stich, embroidery, or other portable project and socialize with others who share similar interests.  All experience leve...

volunteer, help, assist, computer, makers space, the lab

Volunteer HS-Adult Needed - Silhouette Cameo Basics

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grade 9-AdultTech-Savvy volunteer needed to help in the library's Lab with Silhouette Cameo Basics — a great chance to share your skills!

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Silhouette Cameo Basics

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to use the Silhouette Cameo-an electronic cutter used to make projects on card stock, vinyl, and more. Our project this lesson will be created using HTV(heat transfer vinyl) ...

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Picture of a globe with a stopwatch design overlaid. A stickperson is running across the globe.

Earth Day Minute To Win It

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Race against the clock as you and your team face eco-themed challenges. Win the games, earn points, receive fabulous prizes! Bring your friends or come solo!

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volunteer, help, assist, computer, makers space, the lab

Volunteer HS-Adult Needed - Silhouette Cameo Basics

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:45pm - 2:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grade 9-AdultTech-Savvy volunteer needed to help in the library's Lab with Silhouette Cameo Basics — a great chance to share your skills!

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Silhouette Cameo Basics

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn to use the Silhouette Cameo-an electronic cutter used to make projects on card stock, vinyl, and more. Our project this lesson will be created using HTV(heat transfer vinyl) ...

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NEW: Maker's Meetup

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

NEW: MAKER'S MEETUPDrop-in for all crafters! Once a month, we reserve Lab time for any crafter that would like to meet up with fellow crafters, work on their art, and create a comm...

Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap Prep

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grade 9-AdultVolunteers are needed to help set up for the Craft Swap by arranging tables and organizing craft supplies. Your help will ensure everything is ready for a fun and crea...

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Teen Volunteers Needed - Happy Birthday Kirby

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Games, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Volunteers grades 9-12 needed to help with Happy Birthday Kirby event.Please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering.

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grade 9-AdultVolunteers will assist during the event by keeping things tidy and helping participants find materials. Your support will help make the Craft Swap run smoothly!Email M...

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Volunteers Needed, Prospect Heights Public Library, High School Volunteers, Adult Volunteers

Volunteers HS-Adult Needed - Craft Swap

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Grade 9-AdultVolunteers will assist during the event by keeping things tidy and helping participants find materials. Your support will help make the Craft Swap run smoothly!Email M...

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Image of a heart with raised hands inside. Text reads Youth Volunteers Needed Grades 6-12

Youth Volunteers Needed - Simply Science

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:00pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Volunteer grades 6-12 needed to help with Simply Science event.Please email Robin at reyman@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering.

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A picture of a house with Confetti Foundation written inside. Includes the text Birthday Cards for Hospitalized Children Service Packet Grades 6-12

Service Hours Packet: Birthday Cards for Hospitalized Children

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Teen Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Make a birthday for a sick child even brighter with a beautiful birthday card. Packets are available in the Teen Space and earn teens one service hour.Packet = 1 Service...

Image of a Baby Yoda Puppet along with the text Teen Craft and Go Baby Yoda Puppet

Teen Craft and Go: Baby Yoda Puppet

All Day 5/1 - 5/31
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Recreate all your favorite Baby Yoda moments with this adorable puppet craft. Kits will be available in the Teen Space.

Cover of the book First Time for Everthing

ILP: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual Programs at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Virtual Program
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens, Family
Event Details:

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-bestsellers, including The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimagi...

Virtual Event

May the 4th Be With You!

Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Art, Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come join us for a small celebration of Star Wars! Will include activities and snacks.  

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Image of colorful text that reads 'TAG', circled in black with a yeloow and purple twinkle next to the text.

Teen Advisory Group: Summer Reading Prep

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Grades 6-12Summer Reading is just around the corner. Help us assemble summer reading goodies that will be given to our younger readers. Earn one service hour.One Service Hour

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Youth Volunteers Needed, help, give back, fun, prospect heights public library, district 23, district 214

Youth Volunteers Needed - LEGO Builders Club

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M, Volunteers
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Youth volunteers grades 6-12 needed to help with LEGO Builders Club. Email Mrs. Bisanz, ajbisanz@phpl.info if this is your first time volunteering at the library. 

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In Stitches

In Stitches Drop-in

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The LAB at Prospect Heights Public Library District
Program Type:
Crafts, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, 20s and 30s, Seniors
Event Details:

Drop by the LAB with your own knitting, crochet, cross-stich, embroidery, or other portable project and socialize with others who share similar interests.  All experience leve...